A new event by the 91原创 School District Foundation will raise funds to support autism assessments for local students.

鈥楾he Mane Event鈥� will feature a day filled with world-class show jumping, wine tastings from award-winning wineries, tapas and canapes, champagne, and a silent auction at Thunderbird Show Park (tbird) on Sunday, May 26.

Alicia Rempel, executive director of the foundation, said she鈥檚 hoping the event raises at least $50,000, which will assist 20 students per year.

鈥淯nfortunately, financial constraints often hinder students from accessing private assessments for an autism spectrum diagnosis, which can be key to unlocking funding to support their development,鈥� she explained.

鈥淭he more we raise, the more students we can support through the assessment process.鈥�

Before COVID, the district foundation fundraiser was in its 15th year and formerly called the Grand Prix Gala. But the Mane Event is a refreshed and update version, while keeping the same aspects of the original, Rempel explained.

鈥淲hen you consider every dollar we raise has the potential to generate 14-times the impact for the students we are supporting鈥� the importance of this fundraiser is clear. We know that there is tremendous need and this is our way of trying to help meet [that],鈥� she said.

The event will also include two contests for attendees: Bubbles & Bling, featuring champagne and jewels; and Corks & Crops, which is all about mystery and wine.

Tickets, which start at $125, are nearly sold out, so Rempel suggests booking sooner than later at .

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